Ultra-Orthodox
WATCH: Haredi IDF soldiers graduate Hashmonaim Brigade's first officer training course
The course maintained full IDF standards, including all the instruction given to cadets at the IDF's Officer's School (Bahad 1), and allowed the graduates to maintain their haredi lifestyle.
Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee
Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence
Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
Brooklyn hasidic Jew found dead in remote area of Colombia, ZAKA working to repatriate body
Reports suggest that the body of 51-year-old Rabbi Nachum Israel Auer was found in a desecrated state, but investigators are still piecing together the details.
Israel High Court demands government enforce draft law, revoke benefits from evaders
Israel’s High Court has ordered the state to revoke benefits from haredi draft evaders, marking a major step toward enforcing the draft law amid the ongoing manpower shortage.
'God Speaks Yiddish': A humorous peek into Israeli ultra-Orthodoxy
There will be a screening of 'God Speaks Yiddish" on April 29, 7 p.m., at Nefesh B'Nefesh, Azrieli Circle Tower, 10th floor, Tel Aviv. Entrance is free. Advance registration is required.
Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat
Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but face sharp criticism from haredi parties.
Reservists Party vows to form Zionist government, discusses potential alliance with Gantz
The Reservists Party is working toward a Zionist government, with talks underway for a potential alliance with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White ahead of the 2026 elections.
MK Boaz Bismuth attacked by haredi mob in Bnei Brak, affirms dedication to draft law
Israel Police intervened and removed Bismuth from the scene without injury.
High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial
Sunday's High Court hearing highlights the growing IDF manpower strain, as criticism mounts over government delays in enforcing haredi conscription.
Police arrest 19 in ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft across Israel
Protesters attempted to block vehicles while lying in the road, addressing officers deployed at Tel Hashomer with "hateful chants."
'May God kill, destroy the judges,' Yitzhak Yosef denounces ruling restricting Western Wall prayers
Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef criticizes the High Court’s decision restricting Passover prayers at the Western Wall, calling the judges "heretics" and "Shabbat desecrators."
